Cranberry Coconut Macaroons
These macaroons are simple to make and so festive. They are moist and chewy on the inside with a crisp on the edges.
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Ingredients
12 Tbsp. Eggland's Best 100% Egg Whites
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
4 & 3/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 & 1/4 cup dried cranberries
Preparation
- Line two baking sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper.
- Add egg whites, sugar, almond extract and vanilla to large bowl and use a stand mixer or hand mixer with the paddle attachment and beat on medium-high until foamy and sugar is dissolved. (2-3 minutes)
- Fold in the coconut making sure coconut is completely moistened. The mixture will be sticky and wet.
- Cover tight with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Take the bowl out after 30 minutes and fold in cranberries.
- Scoop 2 tablespoons of the mixture and place on a baking sheet. Make sure that balls are neat and compact or they will bake too big.
- Bake for 22 minutes or until edges are golden brown but make sure to rotate the baking pan so they bake evenly.
- Let cool completely on baking sheet then you can put them in an airtight container.
- They store on the counter for 3 days and 5 days if refrigerated.
Recipe Notes: These freeze well and last up to two months once frozen.
Nutrition
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Learn MoreServing Size | 15 |
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Calories | 428 |
Fat | 24g |
Saturated Fat | 21.3g |
Cholesterol | 0mg |
Sodium | 167mg |
Carbohydrates | 51.7g |
Dietary Fiber | 5.5g |
Protein | 6.7g |